Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / October 15, 2010, 7:40 pm

Phillies report: Notes, quotes

3B Placido Polanco had a first-inning single to break an 0-for-22 slump in his last six postseason games. He scored the first run of the game -- the only run the Phils would need -- on an error by Orlando Cabrera with two outs in the first inning. (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-16T02:36:56Z)

Avoid Foreclosure Market Until the Dust Settles

and another person is trying to get a new home at a discount price." He's absolutely right ... now you have a solid block of concrete somewhere where it's extremely difficult to get in to break it up. That's just wrong." Also, don't forget to ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-16T02:29:46Z)

Workers scurry to reach four trapped miners in Ecuador

CNN) -- Rescue workers searched Friday for four miners believed trapped in a collapsed mine in southern Ecuador, a government official said. The miners have been trapped since about 3 a.m., said Jorge Espinosa, the under-secretary of mining development at ... (Source: CNN 2010-10-16T02:29:46Z)

'Mad Men' finale airs Sunday: A guide to our favorite blogs

Seattle Times movie critic Moira Macdonald takes a break from movie news and musing to recap the previous night's "Mad Men." She sums up each episode's plot and asks her readers questions, leading to conversations within the comment section. Tom and ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-10-16T02:29:46Z)

HISD boosts incentives for students at the top

The district plans to seek corporate sponsors to host an annual ceremony to honor students who take five or more advanced classes. Items such as cars, computers and scholarships could be raffled off, Grier said. This will give seniors an extra nudge to ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-16T02:22:37Z)

Pitching In: Local family builds church pavillion in memory of loved one

New Hope Missionary Church held a dedication ceremony Oct. 10 for the pavilion that was built in memory of longtime church member Richard Darrow, who died last September at age 75. The pavilion was made possible by about $8,000 in church contributions as ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-10-16T02:29:46Z)

Trauma begins to surface as first miners are released

Chile — The emotional trauma of 33 miners rescued this week after 69 days trapped underground began to surface Friday as many of the physically healthier men were being released from a regional hospital in Copiapó. Health Minister Jaime Manalich said ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-10-16T02:29:46Z)

Sabres lose fourth in row at home after opener win

The game was delayed for about 15 minutes as the Sabres recognized the 40-year anniversary of their first NHL home game with a pregame ceremony that included a re-enactment of the inaugural puck drop in 1970 that featured the Sabres' first captain, (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-16T02:22:37Z)

Live from New York, it was a so-so '30 Rock'

another SNL alum) watched the "non-porn" version of "The Carol Burnett Show" and decided it would be hilarious to break character on camera ... references to the Brett Favre sex scandal and the rescued Chilean miners. "I guess they're geniuses ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-16T02:36:56Z)

Alaskan Donors Step Up in Senate Battle

As long as Senator Murkowski and the Alaska Native Regional Corporations engage in these insider deals, Native Alaskans — especially in the rural areas — will continue to lack better opportunities and their communities will see fewer jobs." (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-16T02:36:56Z)

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